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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR. EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
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Minute No. 376
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, December 12, 1991
The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session in the
Public Meeting Room, Courthouse Square, Washington, Pennsylvania, with the following
members being present: Commissioners Mascara, Petrosky and Paluso. Also being
present: Chief Clerk Dallatore; Solicitor Bassi; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Francis
Pettit, Executive Assistant; Dave Suski, JTPA Director; Bill Prentice, Property and
Supplies; Coroner Jackson; Duane KaWka, Director of Human Services; Jim Henry, Director
of Children and Youth; Dr. Leonard John Siegel of California University of
Pennsylvania; Cassie Dunn and Randy Murphy of the Family Support Group of the
Pennsylvania Army National Guard; Greg Rush and Tim Stewart of A.B.A.T.E. (Alliance of
Bikers Aimed Toward Education); Floyd Laubham, Planning Commission; Cathy Caldwell,
WKEG; Chris Enzerra, Herald Standard; Jon Stevens, Observer -Reporter; and a
representative of WJPA.
Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order at approximately
10:05 a.m. and entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 375.
written.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving Minute No. 375 as
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Commissioners presented a Certificate of Recognition to Dr. Leonard John
Siegel, Professor of History, California University of Pennsylvania, for his
contributions to education, his many scholarly publications concerning World War II and
as an active member of his church and local civic organizations.
Cassie Dunn and Randy Murphy of the Family Support Group of the Pennsylvania
Army National Guard, and Greg Rush and Tim Stewart of A.B.A.T.E. (Alliance of Bikers
Aimed Toward Education) presented checks totaling $305.00 to the Commissioners which
represented funds raised for the Children and Youth Program from a Canonsburg Country
Christmas concert which was held on December 8th. Jim Henry, CYS Director, also noted
that the Washington County Bar Association has donated approximately $1,700.00 that
will be used to purchase winter coats for foster care children. The Commissioners
presented Certificates of Appreciation to these organizations for their volunteer
efforts.
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bids for the Washington County Health
Center Laundry Ventilation Modifications be awarded to Scottdale Roofing and Heating
Supply Company (The Uber Company) of Scottdale, Pennsylvania, in the amount of
$9,957.00.
this being the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with specifications.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bids for Microfilming of Records in the
Register of Wills office be rejected.
above.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, rejecting the bids as per
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bids for Natural Gas for County
Facilities continue to be tabled for review.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, to continue to table the bids
as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a
Resolution approving the "National Association of Social Workers" as an
association/organization concerned with governmental affairs in accordance with Section
446 of The County Code.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, adopting the foregoing
Resolution.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a
revised Letter of Understanding with Southwest Services, Inc./FreeWheelers for the
provision of transportation services for WCHC resident outings. It was noted that this
organization had been providing these services free of charge; however, it's funding
sources now require that the organization implement fees. Therefore, effective
January 1, 1992, the fees will be as follows:
Large bus - $100.00 per trip
Small bus - $ 75.00 per trip
The maximum number of trips per year would be eighteen (18).
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the revised Letter
of Understanding as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an
Agreement with the United Way of Washington County for the provision of information and
referral support services for the period of December 1, 1991 through June 30, 1992, at
a cost not to exceed $5,000.00 (HSDF monies).
above.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Agreement as per
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an
Agreement with Community Action Southwest for the provision of adult services for the
period of January 1 through June 30, 1992, at a cost not to excced $20,000 (HSDF
monies).
above.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Agreement as per
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - ems; Mr, Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an
Agreement with the Human Services Authority for the provision of overall coordination
of the human services system consistent with the goals of the Human Services
Development Fund for the period of January 1 through June 30, 1992, at a cost not to
exceed $20,000.00 (HSDF monies).
above.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Agreement as per
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an
Application for Planning Grant to be submitted to DER for funding in the amount of
$62,000.00 to update the Solid Waste Management Plan. The County will provide its
match ($15,500.00) in in -kind services.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving submission of the
Application to DER as per above and authorizing the Chairman of the Board to so
execute.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a
Certification to be submitted to PennDOT which certifies that all Liquid Fuel
encumbered balances are viable projects.
Certification as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a
Memorandum of Agreement with the FAA which certifies the County's willingness to
operate the Localizer, DME and Radio Beacon in accordance with FAA standards.
Moved by Mr. Paluso, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Memorandum of
Agreement as per above and authorizing the Chairman of the Board to so execute.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an
Agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation which proposes State
participation in the maximum amount of $22,500 (75* of total costs) for improvements at
the Washington County Airport Terminal Building.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Agreement with
the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as per above and that the County of
Washington has the funds and will make them available for its share of the project
costs ($7,500.00, representing 25% of total costs); said motion also authorizes the
Chairman of the Board to execute all necessary documents related thereto and the Chief
Clerk to so attest.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an
Addendum to the Agreement with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) which
establishes wages for calendar year 1992 as follows:
Effective January 1, 1992, a $0.15 per hour increase.
Additionally, effective July 1, 1992, a $0.20 per hour
increase.
Effective January 1, 1992, all employees in the positions
of Nursing Aide and Physical Therapy Aide (Pay Grade 2) shall
be moved one step increment from their current step within
Pay Grade 2.
Effective January 1, 1992, the base rate of pay for RN's
shall be increased $0.75 per hour, inclusive of the rate
increases set forth above, to $13.05 per hour.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Addendum to the
Agreement as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an
Agreement with Engineered Communications, Inc., of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to provide
services as consultant for the 9-1-1 Program. The cost would be $70.00 per hour plus
mileage and out-of-pocket expenses.
above.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the Agreement as per
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a
recommendation to approve the following Board appointment:
Washington County Authority:
James DeBolt, Jr., of Washington - to fill vacancy which expires
December 31, 1994
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing Board
appointment.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the
following travel request:
(R) 1. John Pankopf of Adult Probation to attend a course entitled
"Simplifying the Classification Summary" sponsored by the
Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole in Pittsburgh, Pa., on
December 17, 1991
(R) Required
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, approving the foregoing travel
request and authorizing payment of all necessary expenses related thereto.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SOLICITOR
Chief Clerk made the following announcements:
1. A Salary Board Meeting would be held on Thursday,
December 19th.
2. The Prison Board Meeting cancelled on Wednesday,
December lath has been rescheduled to Wednesday,
December 18th.
3. Due to the Christmas holiday, the Retirement Board Meeting would
be held on Thursday, December 19th.
Solicitor Bassi presented to the Board for their consideration and approval
the following tax refunds.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the Tax Assessment Office
(or Tax Claim Bureau) be authorized to prepare the following tax refunds due to either
duplication or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax:
MINUTE BOOK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR, EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
1. Dellwood Corporation (1991 County Tax)
14 East Mall Plaza
P. O. Box 729
Carnegie, PA 15106-0729
District: Canonsburg 1st Ward
District No: 090 - Section No: 008-00-02-0025-00
Amount: $120.08
Tax I.D. No: 25-0900825
2. Otha and Phyllis Hoberek (1991 County Tax)
R. D. 2, Box 148
Avella, PA 15312
District: Smith
District No: 570 - Section No: 018-00-00-0018-00
Amount: $29.74
S.S. Nos: 206-34-4182 and 168-40-7219
3. M & M Properties
176 Armour Drive
Washington, PA 15301
District: North Franklin
District No: 510 - Section No:
Amount: $34.77
Tax I.D. No: 25-152-1910
4. Sterling Savings Bank
28400 Northwestern Highway
Suite 400
Southfield, MI 48034
District: North Strabane
District No: 520 - Section No:
Amount: $47.28
Tax I.D. No: 5200080102000100
Roll call vote taken:
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Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
BID OPENINGS
Controller Belcastro opened and read the following bids:
TAX INFORMATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE
1. RBA Professional Data Systems, Inc.
444 East College Avenue
State College, PA 16801
Total amount of bid: $110,880.00
A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the foregoing bid be
tabled for review.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
COMPUTER HARDWARE, DATA BASE SOFTWARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES
1. RBA Professional Data Systems, Inc.
444 East College Avenue
State College, PA 16801
Total amount of bid: $169,577.00
A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Paluso, that the foregoing bid be
tabled for review.
Roll call vote taken:
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Mr. Paluso - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR., EDWARD M. PALUSO, COMMISSIONERS
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There being no further business, Chairman Mascara declared the meeting
adjourned at approximately 10:30 a.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL,
1991
ATTEST:
CHIEF CLERK
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